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Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Girl or Doll Riding a Lamb Toy, as Found

About the Item

This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. The toy features a toy mechanical lamb, with a young girl in formal sild dress, riding side saddle on the lamb. The mechanical mechanism is not currently working, but it is presumed that the lamb hops or jumps to give the impression this doll is riding a bucking animal.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Style:
    High Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Metal,Silk,Machine-Made
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. The mechanical mechanism has been over-wound and is not working. Some wear to the doll and lamb as presented in the photos and consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355226692902
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